USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball in the U.S., today announced its partnership with Team IP, the No. 1 Souvenir Merchandiser for amateur sports in the U.S. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in providing exceptional event souvenir merchandise for USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournaments as well as the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships. "With Team IP’s impressive position in the world of sports merchandise, we are thrilled to work with their team on elevating our merchandise and products and taking them to the next level,” said Jos ..read more

HearingLife will sponsor USA Pickleball’s tournaments nationwide to champion hearing health, an active lifestyle and longevity PHOENIX – USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball in the U.S., today announced its partnership with HearingLife, a leader in delivering life-changing, personalized hearing care across 42 states. HearingLife understands the importance of keeping an active lifestyle as you age. At the same time, the company recognizes that more than 25 percent of people over the age of 60 have hearing loss, which can prevent them from doing the activities they ..read more

The membership management solution will invigorate the USA Pickleball member experience for its rapidly growing base PHOENIX – USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball in the U.S., today announced its partnership with UK-based technology platform Sport:80. The partnership will support USA Pickleball’s explosion in popularity and subsequent surge in demand for membership. Trusted by 70+ NGBs and sports organizations, Sport:80’s platform will help provide a first-rate membership and user experience for the growing number of pickleball lovers around the country. "We are ..read more

The National Governing Body initiated the annual month-long celebration of the fastest-growing sport in America USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, today kicked off celebrations and activations for National Pickleball Month throughout April.  Established in 2018, National Pickleball Month is designed to connect everyone within the sport while, at the same time, introduce pickleball to new audiences by highlighting its inclusive, fun and healthy qualities.  “It’s my pleasure to wish our community a very happy National Pickleball Month! We could not be more e ..read more

In conjunction with the announcement, USA Pickleball will host an introductory pickleball clinic at Arizona Athletic Grounds PHOENIX — USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, today announced the launch of the organization’s official charitable arm, “USA Pickleball Serves”. The announcement leads into National Pickleball Month in April. The mission of USA Pickleball Serves is to make a positive national impact through the sport of pickleball by supporting community initiatives like court enhancements, educational youth programming and inclusive play. “It is our pleasure t ..read more

The world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises will serve as Business Broker Partner for America’s fastest growing sport PHOENIX – USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball in the U.S., today announced a multi-year partnership with Transworld Business Advisors. With over 40 years of business brokerage experience, Transworld Business Advisors is in the business of helping buyers and sellers connect, conducting franchise consultations, and supporting franchise development. With over 250 global offices, 850 expert advi ..read more

Jeff Gearheart, the director of sports surfaces for SportMaster, shares some insider tips about what makes a good pickleball court. Hint: It starts with the sand. By Stephen Hunt Red Line Editorial Unless there’s an issue, playing surfaces usually aren’t top of mind for the average pickler. Provided the shots are bouncing properly and they’re not slipping on the court, players’ focus stays where it should be: on their game, not the ground they’re standing on. Of course, this is music to the ears of manufacturers who produce surfaces for pickleball and other sports. However, a great pickleb ..read more

Carl Schmits and his team at USA Pickleball are using technology to lessen the sounds of the game for environments that may be more sensitive to noise. By Bob Reinert Red Line Editorial People in and around the sport will admit it — pickleball noise can be disruptive for communities more sensitive to sound. “We acknowledge that,” said Carl Schmits, USA Pickleball’s managing director of equipment standards and facilities development. Now, Schmits and a team at USA Pickleball are on a mission to do something about it. Their efforts have already resulted in the emergence of a “quiet category ..read more

Dvorak, an avowed pickleball player and thrill-seeker, is aiming to travel to outer space in late 2024 or early 2025. By Joanne C. Gerstner Red Line Editorial When the conversation starts with Doug Dvorak about his personal chase of adventure, he easily says the quiet part out loud. He’s a thrill-seeker, looking to push himself to new places. “I’ve always been an adrenaline junkie,” Dvorak, 62, said. “I’ve done what I call the Trilogy of Terror: I’ve skydived, bungee jumped and done hang gliding in my 20s.” He said he’s “dialed it down a little bit” in recent years, but Dvorak, who has fou ..read more

The vitamin brand showcases its dedication to individualized wellness in a new form and becomes the “Official Vitamin of USA Pickleball”   Nature Made, the leading national vitamin and supplement broadline brand with over 50 years of delivering high-quality products backed by science, today announces its partnership with USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport gaining affinity as a fun and beneficial activity for all ages. Committed to meeting consumers’ lifestyle needs at every stage, Nature Made is eager to encourage activities that bring joy and help people feel g ..read more